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ConsMinor high-pitched whine under full load (not noticable if using speakers or headphones)Runs a bit hot (as do MOST high performance GPUs)High power consumption while idling compared to competing GPUs

SummaryHands down one of the best desktop GPUs. Moderately priced and worth every dollar. Runs almost all graphic intensive games with ease (on highest settings). HD video playback (720p & 1080p) is flawless and crisp.

Currently running mine with in an i7 rig and I've never been more satisfied. Here's a list of games I've played with phemonenal results: Prototype, Street Fighter 4, HAWX, BattleForge, FarCry 2, Left4Dead, CS Source

Cons- New revision use a cheaper and noisier heatsink / fan- Volterra digital VRM was removed- Incompatible with some water cooling kits

SummaryThe product description needs to be updated! XFX decided to modify the card without changing the part number. The new revision doesn't use the reference heatsink / fan, but a cheaper and noisier one. Also, you can forget easy the voltage tweaking since the Volterra digital VRM was removed and replace by a row of caps, which also makes some water cooling kits incompatible. Again, nothing wrong per se, but it would be nice of XFX to change the part number so customers know what they are buying.

SummaryNice video card, I can set graphics settings high in a lot of game and it work perfecly. The shipping was fast and I had no problems at all since then with it. The price is really good for the quality of this product. Would recommand it

Cons-Runs a little loud at stock settings, some people will claim 'ITS RELLYLOWD N HOT!!111'. It's similar to the 8800gt, which was a little louder than expected out of the box. Easily fixed by a competent technician.

SummaryThis is an excellent card with plenty of headroom for an even higher overclock. If you're comfortable with editing this cards' BIOS, I'd wager you could safely silence this card by flashing a modified version.

I purchased this for a customer and he couldn't be happier with this card.

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